District 6 Candidates Will Face Voters This November
As the November 3, 2026, election nears, supervisor hopefuls address persistent economic hurdles in the SoMa district.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Remote Work
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District 6 supervisor candidates Matt Dorsey and Alex Behrend are set to compete in the November 2026 election. The campaign arrives as SoMa continues to navigate significant economic shifts, with 2025 sales-tax revenue sitting 49 percent below 2019 levels.
Why it matters
The race highlights a stark divergence in San Francisco neighborhood recoveries, as remote work trends have thinned foot traffic in SoMa while Mission Bay has seen growth. Candidates are balancing these fiscal realities against ongoing concerns regarding public safety and business viability.
SoMa sales-tax revenue fell to $9.4 million in 2025 from $18.5 million in 2019, representing a 49 percent decline. Conversely, Mission Bay grew its sales-tax revenue by more than 20 percent over the same period.
The players
Matt Dorsey
He is a candidate for District 6 supervisor who has served in the role since his appointment on May 9, 2022.
Alex Behrend
He is a candidate running for the District 6 supervisor seat in the upcoming November 2026 election.
Southern Station
This local police station expanded its jurisdictional area on October 1, 2026, to better manage city service demands.
The details
Local business owners have cited a combination of declining office attendance, low foot traffic, and public safety issues as primary drivers for the district's economic slump. Meanwhile, the Southern Station expanded its jurisdiction on October 1, 2026, to address staffing needs, with authorities projecting a 23 percent increase in service calls.
Timeline
May 9, 2022: Matt Dorsey was appointed as District 6 supervisor.
2019: Baseline year for SoMa sales-tax revenue comparison.
2025: Reported sales-tax and crime rate data year.
Q1 2026: Reported inflation-adjusted sales-tax revenue period.
October 1, 2026: Southern Station jurisdiction expanded.
Market Landscape
The current fiscal climate forces local leaders to navigate severe revenue gaps while considering ballot measures like Proposition B. That initiative remains insufficient to fund the $325 million required for a proposed public bank, leaving questions about alternative funding for urban recovery.
Residents and business owners in SoMa face ongoing uncertainty regarding local service levels and neighborhood safety. As the district struggles to recover from the loss of foot traffic, the election results may dictate future policies on police staffing and economic development incentives.
The takeaway
The District 6 race underscores the difficulty of revitalizing business districts in a post-remote work economy. Voters must weigh the potential for increased public safety staffing against the persistent financial challenges facing local commerce.
What happens next
Proposition B will be decided by voters on the November 3, 2026, ballot, an outcome that will shape future municipal financial capabilities.
Further reading
Learn more about local economic trends at Remote Work.
More information
For election details or to check your status, visit the San Francisco voter registration portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mission Local.
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